Why Is Balance Important?
Food is complex. There are numerous bioactive compounds in food that have physiological effects in our bodies. Creating a balanced plate helps to ensure that we get a mix of healthful nutrients without...
View ArticleTandori Grilled Chicken, Cilantro-Mint Raita & Indian Spiced Millet Tabouli
“That’s the best meal you’ve made in a while!” Yes, those were the words coming out of Dan’s mouth after Sunday dinner this week. Ahh, so pleasing to my ears. Dan is a really good sport. Sometimes my...
View ArticleGreen Drinks
I wake up really early. I’m embarrassed to say how early! I used to wake up, have coffee, workout, get dressed, and then eat… by the time I sat down to breakfast I was starving, edgy and impatient....
View ArticleHealing Powers of Spices
The typical American diet is deficient in spices. Is yours? If you aren’t including ample amounts of a variety of herbs and spices into your cooking, you are missing out on Nature’s gift to us. March...
View ArticleDiving Into Diabetes with Unprocessed Carbs
Carbohydrates get a bad rep these days. Whether it’s a fad diet that says you can never eat bananas again or potatoes will make you fat, it’s time we set the record straight. Our bodies need carbs....
View ArticleSugar: Time To Get Serious
Do you have a sweet tooth? Chances are that you do. As a survival mechanism humans are programmed to prefer sweetness to other flavors. Couple this inborn preference with the U.S. food supply that...
View ArticleChinese Takeout…Revamped
One of my favorite comfort foods is Chinese takeout and I think it’s safe to say I’m not alone in the struggle to find nourishing options. In my attempt to make a healthier choice while ordering in, I...
View ArticleGoing Beyond the Calories
by Katie Lehn, RD This time of year sparks a mindset of new beginnings. Unfortunately, resolutions often dwindle before we’re able to fully commit to them. This year, consider committing yourself to...
View ArticleDiabetes De-mythed
By Katie Lehn, RD Did you know that insulin resistance and diabetes are the leading causes of heart disease? Managing blood sugar is critical to preventing and managing heart disease. Thinking about...
View ArticleLemon Thyme Spaghetti Squash
by Katie Lehn I was recently gifted a basket full of fresh herbs from a friend’s beautiful garden. Basil & sage & thyme, oh my! It was perfect timing, as I have been going through a creative...
View ArticleCilantro Peanut Ginger Dressing
By Katie Lehn, RD Looking for something delicious to dip your veggies in? Or, perhaps something to give your salad a tangy, Thai twist? Try out this delectable (and not to mention quick and easy)...
View ArticleKale Chips
When I was in college, I loved my biochemistry class. Then came nutritional biochem, that was even more awesome! I love to think about how the foods we eat are broken into tiny pieces and then...
View ArticleTop 10 Foods to Eat
Happy Halloween! As we bring Breast Cancer Awareness month to an end and embark into the holiday season, it’s time to focus on the foods to eat for cancer prevention and for strong and healthy bodies....
View ArticleCherry, Apple, Walnut and Fennel Salad
Another anti-inflammatory concoction of yumminess. Cherries, apples, walnuts, and dark greens are all known to reduce chronic, low-grade inflammation, which negatively effects our health, body weight...
View Article“New-Age” Fruit of the Month
Gone are the days of “fruit-of-the-month” baskets. If you want to gift someone with year-round produce, invest in a community-supported agriculture (CSA) share. Your gift will do more than please the...
View ArticleQuinoa-Millet Pilaf with Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Yogurt and Cumin Lamb
This was a delicious combination of foods that I put together relatively quickly and distractedly on a weekend with Dan and the kiddos…which means I have no idea how much of anything I used. But...
View ArticleTarragon Lentils with Fried Marinated Tofu
In my continued efforts to experiment with tofu, I came up with this yummy flavor combination that can be prepared ahead of time and then finished quickly on the day you want to serve it. The post...
View ArticleCashew Coconut Vegetable Curry
I love all types of curry. I have always made them on the stove, but last week I thought, “why not try it in the slow cooker?” It worked like a charm! Curry is a versitile dish that you can easily...
View ArticleStrawberry & Beet Salad with Pears and Arugula
This is a beautiful, naturally gluten-free and dairy-free recipe, full of nutrition and unprocessed ingredients. Oh-and it tastes good too! My little girls thought that fruit in a chicken salad was...
View ArticleThe Summer of Slaws
With Memorial Day behind us and summer solstice right around the corner, BBQ season is full steam ahead. Barbequing warms my heart, both mentally and physically. Yes, the food is scrumptious but my...
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